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Books like The Myths of Happiness

The Happiness Curve
by Jonathan Rauch • 2018
Midlife discontent is not a crisis. It is predictable, temporary, and the upswing needs no action.
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2k+
🔄 Midlife Transitions📊 Happiness Research😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Behavioral Economics🏃 Hedonic Adaptation
The Happiness Curve Summary
The Happiness Curve 98%
Midlife discontent is not a crisis. It is predictable, temporary, and the upswing needs no action.
by Jonathan Rauch 2018
3.63
2k+ ratings
🔄 Midlife Transitions📊 Happiness Research😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Behavioral Economics🏃 Hedonic Adaptation
Happiness
by Ed Diener • 2008
Happy people live longer and earn more; chasing happiness is how you lose it.
3.85
311
🧠 Positive Psychology📊 Subjective Well-Being🔄 Hedonic Adaptation👥 Social Connection🌍 Cultural Psychology
Happiness Summary
Happiness 98%
Happy people live longer and earn more; chasing happiness is how you lose it.
by Ed Diener 2008
3.85
311 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology📊 Subjective Well-Being🔄 Hedonic Adaptation👥 Social Connection🌍 Cultural Psychology
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness
by Arlene Matthews Uhl • 2008
Pleasure fades. The real drivers of happiness are trainable skills, not a bigger bank account.
4.05
19
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🎢 Hedonic Adaptation💭 Explanatory Styles🤲 Altruism And Giving
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness Summary
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness 97%
Pleasure fades. The real drivers of happiness are trainable skills, not a bigger bank account.
by Arlene Matthews Uhl 2008
4.05
19 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🎢 Hedonic Adaptation💭 Explanatory Styles🤲 Altruism And Giving
The Science of Happiness
by Stefan Klein • 2002
Two circuits drive your happiness: one craves, one savors. Most people neglect the second entirely.
4.05
1k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🧬 Neuroplasticity🌊 Flow And Mindfulness🧪 Dopamine And Desire🤝 Social Connection
The Science of Happiness Summary
The Science of Happiness 97%
Two circuits drive your happiness: one craves, one savors. Most people neglect the second entirely.
by Stefan Klein 2002
4.05
1k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🧬 Neuroplasticity🌊 Flow And Mindfulness🧪 Dopamine And Desire🤝 Social Connection
Positivity
by Barbara L. Fredrickson • 2009
Three positive emotions for every negative one, and your life tips from surviving to thriving.
3.96
3k+
🧠 Positive Psychology😌 Emotional Well-Being🙏 Gratitude Practice🧘 Mindfulness Meditation⚖️ Negativity Bias
Positivity Summary
Positivity 97%
Three positive emotions for every negative one, and your life tips from surviving to thriving.
by Barbara L. Fredrickson 2009
3.96
3k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology😌 Emotional Well-Being🙏 Gratitude Practice🧘 Mindfulness Meditation⚖️ Negativity Bias
Positive Psychology In A Nutshell
by Ilona Boniwell • 2012
The 40% of happiness within your control, and the research-backed practices that actually move it.
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252
🌟 Positive Psychology🔬 Well-Being Science🌊 Flow States💪 Resilience Training🙏 Gratitude Practices
Positive Psychology In A Nutshell Summary
Positive Psychology In A Nutshell 97%
The 40% of happiness within your control, and the research-backed practices that actually move it.
by Ilona Boniwell 2012
3.94
252 ratings
🌟 Positive Psychology🔬 Well-Being Science🌊 Flow States💪 Resilience Training🙏 Gratitude Practices
The Blue Zones of Happiness
by Dan Buettner • 2017
Willpower doesn't make you happy; your neighborhood does. Lessons from places designed for joy.
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2k+
😊 Positive Psychology📊 Happiness Studies👥 Social Connection🏙️ Livable Cities🧭 Finding Purpose
The Blue Zones of Happiness Summary
The Blue Zones of Happiness 97%
Willpower doesn't make you happy; your neighborhood does. Lessons from places designed for joy.
by Dan Buettner 2017
3.95
2k+ ratings
😊 Positive Psychology📊 Happiness Studies👥 Social Connection🏙️ Livable Cities🧭 Finding Purpose
Happiness
by Richard Layard • 2005
We're richer but no happier. Why money stopped working, and the metric that can fix policy.
3.70
1k+
📊 Happiness Studies🧠 Behavioral Economics🌻 Positive Psychology📈 Happiness Economics🌍 Post-Growth Economics
Happiness Summary
Happiness 97%
We're richer but no happier. Why money stopped working, and the metric that can fix policy.
by Richard Layard 2005
3.70
1k+ ratings
📊 Happiness Studies🧠 Behavioral Economics🌻 Positive Psychology📈 Happiness Economics🌍 Post-Growth Economics
The Happiness Equation
by Nattavudh Powdthavee • 2010
Friends beat a six-figure raise in happiness. A commute never stops hurting.
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142
🧮 Happiness Economics🧠 Positive Psychology🎲 Behavioral Economics🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🤝 Social Connections
The Happiness Equation Summary
The Happiness Equation 97%
Friends beat a six-figure raise in happiness. A commute never stops hurting.
by Nattavudh Powdthavee 2010
3.54
142 ratings
🧮 Happiness Economics🧠 Positive Psychology🎲 Behavioral Economics🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🤝 Social Connections
The Science of Happiness
by Bruce Hood • 2024
The course that proved happiness is trainable: seven evidence-based shifts for a better life.
3.79
482
😊 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection🧠 Cognitive Biases🧘 Mindfulness Meditation🎁 Altruism And Giving
The Science of Happiness Summary
The Science of Happiness 97%
The course that proved happiness is trainable: seven evidence-based shifts for a better life.
by Bruce Hood 2024
3.79
482 ratings
😊 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection🧠 Cognitive Biases🧘 Mindfulness Meditation🎁 Altruism And Giving
The Key to Happiness
by Meik Wiking • 2017
Three-fourths of the happiness gap comes down to six factors; a leading researcher unpacks them.
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20k+
📊 Happiness Studies😊 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection🇩🇰 Nordic Lifestyle⚖️ Work-Life Balance
The Key to Happiness Summary
The Key to Happiness 97%
Three-fourths of the happiness gap comes down to six factors; a leading researcher unpacks them.
by Meik Wiking 2017
3.99
20k+ ratings
📊 Happiness Studies😊 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection🇩🇰 Nordic Lifestyle⚖️ Work-Life Balance
The Saad Truth about Happiness
by Gad Saad • 2023
You own 40% of your happiness. Eight research-grounded ways to tilt that 40 percent upward.
3.71
571
🧠 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology😊 Happiness Studies🏛️ Modern Stoicism💪 Resilience Building
The Saad Truth about Happiness Summary
The Saad Truth about Happiness 96%
You own 40% of your happiness. Eight research-grounded ways to tilt that 40 percent upward.
by Gad Saad 2023
3.71
571 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology😊 Happiness Studies🏛️ Modern Stoicism💪 Resilience Building
Happy Ever After
by Paul Dolan • 2019
Wealth, marriage, parenthood: sold as happiness guarantees. A behavioral scientist checks the data.
3.66
993
🧠 Behavioral Science😊 Happiness Research📊 Behavioral Economics📜 Life Scripts⚖️ Social Comparison
Happy Ever After Summary
Happy Ever After 96%
Wealth, marriage, parenthood: sold as happiness guarantees. A behavioral scientist checks the data.
by Paul Dolan 2019
3.66
993 ratings
🧠 Behavioral Science😊 Happiness Research📊 Behavioral Economics📜 Life Scripts⚖️ Social Comparison
The Gratitude Diaries
by Janice Kaplan • 2015
Can gratitude change your marriage, your health, your career? She spent a year finding out.
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6k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🙏 Gratitude Practice📅 Yearlong Experiments📓 Daily Journaling💼 Workplace Culture
The Gratitude Diaries Summary
The Gratitude Diaries 96%
Can gratitude change your marriage, your health, your career? She spent a year finding out.
by Janice Kaplan 2015
3.94
6k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🙏 Gratitude Practice📅 Yearlong Experiments📓 Daily Journaling💼 Workplace Culture
The Five Side Effects of Kindness
by David R. Hamilton • 2010
How kindness protects your heart, slows aging, and sparks a chain reaction of well-being.
3.94
493
🧠 Positive Psychology❤️ Compassion Science🤝 Social Connection🙏 Gratitude Practices👫 Relationship Science
The Five Side Effects of Kindness Summary
The Five Side Effects of Kindness 96%
How kindness protects your heart, slows aging, and sparks a chain reaction of well-being.
by David R. Hamilton 2010
3.94
493 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology❤️ Compassion Science🤝 Social Connection🙏 Gratitude Practices👫 Relationship Science
The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People
by David Niven • 2000
What researchers know about happiness, boiled down to 100 things you can do today.
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2k+
🧪 Happiness Research😊 Positive Psychology🔗 Relationship Science🙏 Gratitude Practice🫂 Self-Acceptance
The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People Summary
The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People 96%
What researchers know about happiness, boiled down to 100 things you can do today.
by David Niven 2000
3.60
2k+ ratings
🧪 Happiness Research😊 Positive Psychology🔗 Relationship Science🙏 Gratitude Practice🫂 Self-Acceptance
The Origins of Happiness
by Andrew E. Clark • 2018
Money explains just 1% of happiness. What matters more: mental health, relationships, and childhood.
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64
🧮 Happiness Economics📊 Subjective Well-Being🧠 Behavioral Economics👀 Social Comparison🤝 Relationship Science
The Origins of Happiness Summary
The Origins of Happiness 96%
Money explains just 1% of happiness. What matters more: mental health, relationships, and childhood.
by Andrew E. Clark 2018
3.67
64 ratings
🧮 Happiness Economics📊 Subjective Well-Being🧠 Behavioral Economics👀 Social Comparison🤝 Relationship Science
Change Your Life in Seven Days
by Paul McKenna • 2004
A hypnotist's seven-day method for rewiring your mind so happiness becomes automatic.
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1k+
🧠 Happiness Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing🙏 Gratitude Practice🧘 Mindfulness💖 Self-Acceptance
Change Your Life in Seven Days Summary
Change Your Life in Seven Days 96%
A hypnotist's seven-day method for rewiring your mind so happiness becomes automatic.
by Paul McKenna 2004
3.71
1k+ ratings
🧠 Happiness Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing🙏 Gratitude Practice🧘 Mindfulness💖 Self-Acceptance
Authentic Happiness
by Martin E.P. Seligman • 2002
Happiness is half genetic, but the other half can be learned. The science that shows you how.
3.92
13k+
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🌞 Optimism🌊 Flow State🙏 Gratitude Practice
Authentic Happiness Summary
Authentic Happiness 96%
Happiness is half genetic, but the other half can be learned. The science that shows you how.
by Martin E.P. Seligman 2002
3.92
13k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🌞 Optimism🌊 Flow State🙏 Gratitude Practice
The Happy Brain
by Dean Burnett • 2018
A neuroscientist reveals the messy brain circuits behind happiness, and why the chase backfires.
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2k+
😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Brain Chemistry🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🤝 Social Connection💼 Meaningful Work
The Happy Brain Summary
The Happy Brain 96%
A neuroscientist reveals the messy brain circuits behind happiness, and why the chase backfires.
by Dean Burnett 2018
3.70
2k+ ratings
😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Brain Chemistry🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🤝 Social Connection💼 Meaningful Work
Curious?
by Todd Kashdan • 2009
Fulfillment isn't found by chasing happiness. It's built by curiosity, with anxiety as an ally.
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😊 Positive Psychology🧭 Meaning And Purpose🔎 Curiosity🧘 Psychological Flexibility❓ Embracing Uncertainty
Curious? Summary
Curious? 96%
Fulfillment isn't found by chasing happiness. It's built by curiosity, with anxiety as an ally.
by Todd Kashdan 2009
3.71
494 ratings
😊 Positive Psychology🧭 Meaning And Purpose🔎 Curiosity🧘 Psychological Flexibility❓ Embracing Uncertainty
The Alphabet of Happiness
by Klaudia Mitura • 2025
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
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26
🧠 Positive Psychology🔄 Habit Design💖 Emotional Acceptance🧘 Everyday Mindfulness🧭 Decision Frameworks
The Alphabet of Happiness Summary
The Alphabet of Happiness 96%
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
by Klaudia Mitura 2025
4.65
26 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🔄 Habit Design💖 Emotional Acceptance🧘 Everyday Mindfulness🧭 Decision Frameworks
A Practical Guide to Happiness
by Will Buckingham • 2012
Chasing happiness makes it vanish. What the world's philosophies offer instead.
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🧠 Philosophy Of Happiness📈 Positive Psychology Critique🏛️ Ancient Greek Ethics☸️ Buddhist Psychology🔄 Happiness Paradox
A Practical Guide to Happiness Summary
A Practical Guide to Happiness 96%
Chasing happiness makes it vanish. What the world's philosophies offer instead.
by Will Buckingham 2012
3.70
138 ratings
🧠 Philosophy Of Happiness📈 Positive Psychology Critique🏛️ Ancient Greek Ethics☸️ Buddhist Psychology🔄 Happiness Paradox
Happy for No Reason
by Marci Shimoff • 2009
Happiness has a set point, and it is only half genetic. The rest is yours to train.
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3k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🙏 Gratitude Practice🔄 Thought Reframing💗 Self-Compassion🧘 Mind-Body Wellness
Happy for No Reason Summary
Happy for No Reason 95%
Happiness has a set point, and it is only half genetic. The rest is yours to train.
by Marci Shimoff 2009
4.02
3k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🙏 Gratitude Practice🔄 Thought Reframing💗 Self-Compassion🧘 Mind-Body Wellness
Exploring Happiness
by Sissela Bok • 2010
Too complex for one discipline: what philosophy and brain science find when they meet on happiness.
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🧠 Philosophy Of Happiness📜 History Of Ideas⚖️ Moral Philosophy🔬 Multidisciplinary Inquiry😊 Positive Psychology
Exploring Happiness Summary
Exploring Happiness 95%
Too complex for one discipline: what philosophy and brain science find when they meet on happiness.
by Sissela Bok 2010
3.66
199 ratings
🧠 Philosophy Of Happiness📜 History Of Ideas⚖️ Moral Philosophy🔬 Multidisciplinary Inquiry😊 Positive Psychology
Aging Well
by George E. Vaillant MD • 2002
Harvard tracked lives for sixty years. Friends, purpose, and resilience beat cholesterol every time.
3.93
615
👴 Successful Aging🌱 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection💪 Emotional Resilience🎯 Finding Purpose
Aging Well Summary
Aging Well 95%
Harvard tracked lives for sixty years. Friends, purpose, and resilience beat cholesterol every time.
by George E. Vaillant MD 2002
3.93
615 ratings
👴 Successful Aging🌱 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection💪 Emotional Resilience🎯 Finding Purpose
Flourish
by Martin E.P. Seligman • 2011
Happiness was never enough. Five elements of flourishing, with the exercises that build each one.
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7k+
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🛡️ Resilience Training🌱 Post-Traumatic Growth🙏 Gratitude Practice
Flourish Summary
Flourish 95%
Happiness was never enough. Five elements of flourishing, with the exercises that build each one.
by Martin E.P. Seligman 2011
3.84
7k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🛡️ Resilience Training🌱 Post-Traumatic Growth🙏 Gratitude Practice
Your One Wild and Precious Life
by Maureen Gaffney • 2021
Nine life stages, nine psychological tasks. The roadmap for mastering yours, whatever your age.
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255
🧠 Developmental Psychology📋 Life Stages🔗 Attachment Theory🪪 Identity Formation🔄 Midlife Transition
Your One Wild and Precious Life Summary
Your One Wild and Precious Life 95%
Nine life stages, nine psychological tasks. The roadmap for mastering yours, whatever your age.
by Maureen Gaffney 2021
3.47
255 ratings
🧠 Developmental Psychology📋 Life Stages🔗 Attachment Theory🪪 Identity Formation🔄 Midlife Transition
Happy Money
by Elizabeth Dunn • 2013
More money won't make you happier. Where you put it will.
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3k+
🧠 Behavioral Economics📈 Positive Psychology🔬 Happiness Research💸 Spending Psychology💳 Spending Habits
Happy Money Summary
Happy Money 95%
More money won't make you happier. Where you put it will.
by Elizabeth Dunn 2013
3.68
3k+ ratings
🧠 Behavioral Economics📈 Positive Psychology🔬 Happiness Research💸 Spending Psychology💳 Spending Habits
The Sweet Spot
by Paul Bloom • 2021
Why you chase pain, from ghost peppers to marathons, and how difficulty makes life meaningful.
3.61
2k+
😊 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🧭 Psychology Of Meaning🌊 Flow States🌱 Post-Traumatic Growth
The Sweet Spot Summary
The Sweet Spot 95%
Why you chase pain, from ghost peppers to marathons, and how difficulty makes life meaningful.
by Paul Bloom 2021
3.61
2k+ ratings
😊 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🧭 Psychology Of Meaning🌊 Flow States🌱 Post-Traumatic Growth
New Happy
by Stephanie Harrison • 2024
The culture's formula for happiness is broken. The real one: connection and contribution.
4.07
1k+
🧪 Positive Psychology🔍 Happiness Myths🫂 Self-Acceptance🌱 Humanistic Psychology👐 Service To Others
New Happy Summary
New Happy 95%
The culture's formula for happiness is broken. The real one: connection and contribution.
by Stephanie Harrison 2024
4.07
1k+ ratings
🧪 Positive Psychology🔍 Happiness Myths🫂 Self-Acceptance🌱 Humanistic Psychology👐 Service To Others
Flourishing
by Maureen Gaffney • 2011
The precise ratio of good to bad that predicts flourishing, and how to tip the scales.
4.11
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🔬 Positive Psychology💚 Emotional Wellbeing👁️ Attention Management🌊 Flow States🛡️ Resilience Building
Flourishing Summary
Flourishing 95%
The precise ratio of good to bad that predicts flourishing, and how to tip the scales.
by Maureen Gaffney 2011
4.11
221 ratings
🔬 Positive Psychology💚 Emotional Wellbeing👁️ Attention Management🌊 Flow States🛡️ Resilience Building
21 Days to Resilience
by Zelana Montminy • 2016
A 21-day program to build the resilience that outlasts happiness: daily practices, not motivation.
3.55
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🧱 Resilience Building🔄 Habit Formation☀️ Positive Psychology🧠 Emotional Regulation🙏 Gratitude Practice
21 Days to Resilience Summary
21 Days to Resilience 95%
A 21-day program to build the resilience that outlasts happiness: daily practices, not motivation.
by Zelana Montminy 2016
3.55
289 ratings
🧱 Resilience Building🔄 Habit Formation☀️ Positive Psychology🧠 Emotional Regulation🙏 Gratitude Practice
The Resilience Project
by Hugh van Cuylenburg • 2019
A Himalayan boy's daily practice became a happiness program now in 1,400 schools.
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13k+
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Resilience Building🙏 Gratitude Practice💖 Empathy And Kindness📱 Digital Wellbeing
The Resilience Project Summary
The Resilience Project 95%
A Himalayan boy's daily practice became a happiness program now in 1,400 schools.
by Hugh van Cuylenburg 2019
4.31
13k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Resilience Building🙏 Gratitude Practice💖 Empathy And Kindness📱 Digital Wellbeing
On Desire
by William B. Irvine • 2005
Your desires are not your own; biology and society scripted them. Philosophy can rewrite the code.
3.91
702
🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🏛️ Ancient Philosophy🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🏹 Modern Stoicism🧘 Buddhist Psychology
On Desire Summary
On Desire 95%
Your desires are not your own; biology and society scripted them. Philosophy can rewrite the code.
by William B. Irvine 2005
3.91
702 ratings
🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🏛️ Ancient Philosophy🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🏹 Modern Stoicism🧘 Buddhist Psychology
Character Strengths Matter
by Shannon Polly • 2015
Your best traits are already inside you. The science-backed method for finding and using them.
4.14
110
🌟 Positive Psychology🧱 Character Development🔍 Strength Identification🔄 Behavioral Change🧘 Well-Being Practices
Character Strengths Matter Summary
Character Strengths Matter 95%
Your best traits are already inside you. The science-backed method for finding and using them.
by Shannon Polly 2015
4.14
110 ratings
🌟 Positive Psychology🧱 Character Development🔍 Strength Identification🔄 Behavioral Change🧘 Well-Being Practices
The Happiness Hypothesis
by Jonathan Haidt • 2006
Your reason is not the driver; ancient wisdom and modern psychology agree on what is.
4.09
46k+
😊 Positive Psychology⚖️ Moral Psychology🏛️ Ancient Wisdom🧠 Dual-Process Theory💭 Cognitive Therapy
The Happiness Hypothesis Summary
The Happiness Hypothesis 95%
Your reason is not the driver; ancient wisdom and modern psychology agree on what is.
by Jonathan Haidt 2006
4.09
46k+ ratings
😊 Positive Psychology⚖️ Moral Psychology🏛️ Ancient Wisdom🧠 Dual-Process Theory💭 Cognitive Therapy
The Happiness Equation
by Neil Pasricha • 2015
Success doesn't bring happiness. Happiness brings success. Nine daily habits that prove it.
3.86
11k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🏗️ Habit Design🔥 Intrinsic Motivation😵 Decision Fatigue🙏 Gratitude Practice
The Happiness Equation Summary
The Happiness Equation 95%
Success doesn't bring happiness. Happiness brings success. Nine daily habits that prove it.
by Neil Pasricha 2015
3.86
11k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🏗️ Habit Design🔥 Intrinsic Motivation😵 Decision Fatigue🙏 Gratitude Practice
The High Price of Materialism
by Tim Kasser • 2002
Worldwide, materialism predicts less happiness and worse relationships. The reason isn't obvious.
3.65
708
🛒 Consumer Psychology😊 Happiness Research🧭 Intrinsic Motivation🔄 Hedonic Adaptation📺 Consumer Culture Critique
The High Price of Materialism Summary
The High Price of Materialism 95%
Worldwide, materialism predicts less happiness and worse relationships. The reason isn't obvious.
by Tim Kasser 2002
3.65
708 ratings
🛒 Consumer Psychology😊 Happiness Research🧭 Intrinsic Motivation🔄 Hedonic Adaptation📺 Consumer Culture Critique
Atomic Steps
by Lawrence Conti • 2023
Seven days of tiny, repeated actions that permanently rewire a negative mind into a positive one.
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29
🧠 Positive Psychology🧱 Micro-Habits🙏 Gratitude Practice🔄 Cognitive Reframing🧘 Mindfulness Meditation
Atomic Steps Summary
Atomic Steps 95%
Seven days of tiny, repeated actions that permanently rewire a negative mind into a positive one.
by Lawrence Conti 2023
4.34
29 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🧱 Micro-Habits🙏 Gratitude Practice🔄 Cognitive Reframing🧘 Mindfulness Meditation
Triumphs of Experience
by George E. Vaillant • 2012
Harvard tracked 268 men for 75 years. One predictor of happiness beat income, IQ, and genes.
4.15
1k+
🧪 Longitudinal Research🌱 Adult Development😊 Happiness Research💕 Intimacy And Well-Being🍺 Addiction Science
Triumphs of Experience Summary
Triumphs of Experience 95%
Harvard tracked 268 men for 75 years. One predictor of happiness beat income, IQ, and genes.
by George E. Vaillant 2012
4.15
1k+ ratings
🧪 Longitudinal Research🌱 Adult Development😊 Happiness Research💕 Intimacy And Well-Being🍺 Addiction Science
The Fun Habit
by Mike Rucker • 2023
Fun is a trainable skill. Two daily hours of practice, and a system to find them.
3.70
2k+
🎈 Adult Play😌 Savoring🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🧱 Habit Design🔥 Intrinsic Motivation
The Fun Habit Summary
The Fun Habit 95%
Fun is a trainable skill. Two daily hours of practice, and a system to find them.
by Mike Rucker 2023
3.70
2k+ ratings
🎈 Adult Play😌 Savoring🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🧱 Habit Design🔥 Intrinsic Motivation
The Happiness Project
by Gretchen Rubin • 2009
One woman's year-long resolution experiment: can happiness be built one month at a time?
3.65
182k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🧪 Self Experimentation📝 Stunt Memoir📋 Habit Tracking☀️ Daily Practices
The Happiness Project Summary
The Happiness Project 95%
One woman's year-long resolution experiment: can happiness be built one month at a time?
by Gretchen Rubin 2009
3.65
182k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🧪 Self Experimentation📝 Stunt Memoir📋 Habit Tracking☀️ Daily Practices
Life in Three Dimensions
by Shigehiro Oishi • 2025
Happiness smooths the path. Meaning gives it direction. Only detours make it worth telling.
3.79
1k+
🌞 Positive Psychology🔍 Curiosity🎨 Life Design🌱 Resilience🧠 Decision Psychology
Life in Three Dimensions Summary
Life in Three Dimensions 95%
Happiness smooths the path. Meaning gives it direction. Only detours make it worth telling.
by Shigehiro Oishi 2025
3.79
1k+ ratings
🌞 Positive Psychology🔍 Curiosity🎨 Life Design🌱 Resilience🧠 Decision Psychology
Happier at Home
by Gretchen Rubin • 2012
A school year of monthly home resolutions, and the surprising truth about what makes a house happy.
3.55
20k+
🏠 Home Environment👨‍👩‍👧 Family Relationships📊 Happiness Studies🎨 Everyday Aesthetics🎯 Intentional Living
Happier at Home Summary
Happier at Home 95%
A school year of monthly home resolutions, and the surprising truth about what makes a house happy.
by Gretchen Rubin 2012
3.55
20k+ ratings
🏠 Home Environment👨‍👩‍👧 Family Relationships📊 Happiness Studies🎨 Everyday Aesthetics🎯 Intentional Living
Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem
by Marie Hartwell-Walker EdD • 2015
Stop chasing the feeling; start earning it. A values-driven plan for real self-esteem.
3.89
19
💪 Self-Esteem🧭 Values-Based Living🌟 Character Strengths😊 Positive Psychology🧘 Mindfulness
Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem Summary
Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem 95%
Stop chasing the feeling; start earning it. A values-driven plan for real self-esteem.
by Marie Hartwell-Walker EdD 2015
3.89
19 ratings
💪 Self-Esteem🧭 Values-Based Living🌟 Character Strengths😊 Positive Psychology🧘 Mindfulness
Positive Thinking
by Gill Hasson • 2016
Stop waiting to feel ready. Act your way into motivation, and your brain catches up.
3.89
132
🧠 Positive Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing🧱 Habit Design🗣️ Self-Talk🙏 Gratitude Practice
Positive Thinking Summary
Positive Thinking 95%
Stop waiting to feel ready. Act your way into motivation, and your brain catches up.
by Gill Hasson 2016
3.89
132 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing🧱 Habit Design🗣️ Self-Talk🙏 Gratitude Practice
59 Seconds
by Richard Wiseman • 2009
Visualizing success backfires. Gratitude, touch, and a plant on your desk work better.
3.79
11k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🧪 Practical Psychology🚶 Behavioral Nudges🎯 Goal Achievement🤔 Decision Making
59 Seconds Summary
59 Seconds 95%
Visualizing success backfires. Gratitude, touch, and a plant on your desk work better.
by Richard Wiseman 2009
3.79
11k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🧪 Practical Psychology🚶 Behavioral Nudges🎯 Goal Achievement🤔 Decision Making
The Twenty-Something Treatment
by Meg Jay • 2024
Your twenties can break you or build you. The difference is skill, not a pill.
4.13
1k+
🎯 Young Adulthood🧠 Developmental Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing💖 Emotional Acceptance💼 Work And Identity
The Twenty-Something Treatment Summary
The Twenty-Something Treatment 95%
Your twenties can break you or build you. The difference is skill, not a pill.
by Meg Jay 2024
4.13
1k+ ratings
🎯 Young Adulthood🧠 Developmental Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing💖 Emotional Acceptance💼 Work And Identity
NeuroWisdom
by Mark Robert Waldman • 2017
Four brain systems determine your wealth and your mood; here is how to train them.
3.76
254
💰 Wealth Psychology🧠 Neuroeconomics🧘 Mindfulness At Work🔄 Positive Neuroplasticity☀️ Optimism Training
NeuroWisdom Summary
NeuroWisdom 95%
Four brain systems determine your wealth and your mood; here is how to train them.
by Mark Robert Waldman 2017
3.76
254 ratings
💰 Wealth Psychology🧠 Neuroeconomics🧘 Mindfulness At Work🔄 Positive Neuroplasticity☀️ Optimism Training
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